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how can i restore my text messages without losing all my data

iPhone 11 Pro Max, iOS 14

Posted on Dec 11, 2021 9:14 AM

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muguy

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Posted on Dec 11, 2021 9:17 AM

Once deleted, text messages are erased immediately. If you have a device backup that includes the messages, and you do NOT use messages in iCloud, you can erase your device and restore it using your backup; you'll lose anything new since the backup was made.

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